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Indian Express
7 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
‘Equip them with future-ready skills': Haryana creates Department of Future for new opportunities for youth, scientific policy making
The Haryana Government Friday issued a notification for setting up the new Department of Future that will help look for new opportunities for the state's youth, and 'deliver effective solutions through rigorous research, forecasting and collaborative policy development'. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the Finance portfolio, gave the final nod for establishing the department, fulfilling his commitment made in the 2025-26 Haryana Budget. Following the Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh's assent, the government issued the notification. 'Governments of the 21st century must focus not only on present needs but also on future challenges. Haryana's administration will now base its policy-making on vision, data analysis, and technical expertise. The 'Department of Future' will lay a stronger foundation for the state's progress in the years ahead. Haryana's policies will henceforth address not only current requirements but also anticipate future challenges,' Saini said. The Haryana CM said the establishment of the Department of Future 'comes at a critical juncture', with climate change, technological revolutions, population growth, and global uncertainties presenting 'unprecedented challenges'. Detailing the objectives of this department, Saini said it will 'identify Haryana's social, economic and technological needs for the years ahead'. 'The department will focus on integrating cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, and Robotics into the policy-making process. It will also develop plans to equip the youth with future-ready skills. Its scope includes forecasting challenges in critical sectors like human resources, education, health, energy, agriculture, water, environment, and infrastructure, and preparing timely solutions accordingly,' he added. 'Additionally, the department aims to formulate long-term strategies by coordinating initiatives across all government departments. By analysing the social impact, opportunities, and risks associated with emerging technologies, it will provide evidence-based recommendations. This approach will not only strengthen Haryana's position in the global arena but also promote sustainable development and innovation-driven governance through the adoption of data intelligence and forecast modelling in planning'. Saini said the Department of Future will provide 'fresh direction and opportunities, particularly for the youth of Haryana'. 'In a rapidly changing world where traditional jobs and businesses are evolving, timely preparation of the youth will be the cornerstone of future policy. The 'Department of Future' will not only serve as a guiding force for the youth but will also play a decisive role in shaping policy decisions'.
United News of India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Mobile internet services in Nuh to curb misinformation
Chandigarh, July 14 (UNI) The Haryana Government has suspended mobile internet services (2G/3G/4G/5G/CDMA/GPRS), bulk SMS (excluding banking and mobile recharge), and all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except voice calls, in the jurisdiction of Nuh district. The suspension is effective from 9 pm on July 13, 2025, to 9 pm on July 14, 2025. An official spokesperson shared that Dr Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, issued the order to this effect. The spokesperson stated that mobile internet services have been suspended to maintain law and order and prevent the spread of misinformation and rumours through social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter on mobile phones and via SMS. The order has been issued while taking utmost care to ensure public convenience. Exemptions have been provided for individual SMS, mobile recharge, banking SMS, voice calls, and internet services delivered through broadband and leased lines in both corporate and domestic settings. These measures ensure that the commercial and financial interests of the state, as well as the basic domestic needs of individuals, remain unaffected. All telecom service providers operating in Haryana have been directed to ensure compliance with the order. Any individual found violating the order will face legal action under the relevant provisions of law, the spokesperson added. Adequate police arrangements have been made to maintain law and order in the Nuh district. Additionally, all community groups have been urged to cooperate with the administration. UNI XC RKM
New Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Haryana govt orders suspension of mobile internet, ban on non-veg ahead of Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Government ordered suspension of mobile internet and the bulk SMS services in Nuh district for 24 hours and a complete ban on the sale of non-vegetarian food ahead of the Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra on Monday, The orders have been issued by the Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Haryana. The internet services will be suspended for twenty hours from 9 pm on July 13 till 9 pm on July 14. The SMS facility related to baking and mobile recharge will continue as before. As per orders issued by the district administration, a complete ban has been imposed on the sale, display, and public handling of meat, fish, or any kind of non-vegetarian food items along the yatra route – from Nalhad Mahadev Temple to Jhir Keshwar Mahadev Temple (Ferozepur Jhirka) and up to Singar Temple (Singar). A ban has also been ordered in the areas surrounding these three religious sites. This restriction will be effective only on July 14. All concerned shopkeepers, vendors, and food establishments are directed to strictly comply with this order. Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena said the district administration has held meetings with the organising committee, the district-level peace committee, trade associations, and prominent individuals to communicate all arrangements and contingencies for the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra. He said that, to ensure smooth conduct and law and order during the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra on July 14, major traffic changes are expected in several parts of the Nuh district.
Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Indian Express
As blasting continues unabated in Aravallis, Nuh administration lodges FIR, orders border demarcation
The sub-divisional magistrate of Nuh in Haryana said Tuesday they have filed a complaint, and ordered round-the-clock patrolling through a newly-established temporary police post after receiving complaints of ongoing blasting work by illegal miners at the Aravallis. Laxmi Narayan, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, told The Indian Express he reached the site on June 27 with officials from the State Enforcement Bureau after receiving complaints from the Pathrili village. The village is located on the border of Haryana and Rajasthan. While Rajasthan allows mining via leases, all such activities have been banned in Haryana by the Supreme Court. The official said the alleged illegal miners fled with their machinery by the time the team reached, but they saw some of the trucks that had damaged substantial hillocks in the protected Aravallis. Speaking with The Indian Express, the SDM said, 'We will take strict action against all those responsible. An FIR was filed over the weekend. I have ordered that a fresh and clear demarcation of the border be done by the mining department by erecting new pillars and signboards. We will assess and know the full damage done thereafter.' He said the First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against unknown persons under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. Mining in the Aravalli region in the Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Nuh districts has been prohibited by the Supreme Court since 2002. In May, the Supreme Court had taken exception to the Haryana Government's alleged inaction against illegal mining in the Aravallis in Nuh. The top court had noted that the mining mafia in the region seemed to be protecting the errant officials aiding the illegalities. The apex court sought a detailed report from the Haryana Government by July 15, and said it found the chief secretary's affidavit evasive and insufficient for shifting the onus to the forest department. In June, the Haryana Government began efforts to restore 25,000 hectares of degraded forest area in the Aravallis — long been hailed as the 'lungs' of the National Capital Region (NCR). The Aravalli range passes through Gurgaon, Nuh, Mahendragarh, Rewari, Mahendergarh, and Charkhi Dadri districts of Haryana. Nuh has the largest recorded forest area among these, with 14,606 hectares. The range, which extends from Southwest Gujarat in Champaner to Northeast Delhi and Haryana, acts as a natural barrier against incursion of sand, loo, and dust from the Thar desert.
Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi gets a year's extension
Haryana's Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi will continue on his for one more year after the Centre granted him extension until June 30, 2026, at the request of the state government. Rastogi, a 1990 batch IAS officer, has been granted extension in 'relaxation of Rule 16(1) of All India Services (DIB) Rules, 1958 by invoking Rule 3 of AIS (CS-RM) Rules, 1960)', the orders mentioned. Rastogi was due to retire on June 30. On May 23, the Haryana Government recommended that Rastogi be given an extension for a year, which has now been approved by the Centre. As per Rule 16 of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefit) Rules 1958, the service of the chief secretary may be given an extension of service 'for a period not exceeding six months on the recommendations made by the State Government concerned with full justification and in the public interest, with the prior approval of the Central Government'. The Haryana Government had appointed Rastogi as the chief secretary in February this year to replace Vivek Joshi, after Joshi was appointed the Election Commissioner of India.
